Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 18th meeting of the year 2024.

12 Nov 2024 Number 18

Summary

During today’s meeting, the Committee reviewed a public letter highlighting challenges faced by the petitioner in Hdh. Hirimaradhoo Council. Recognizing the seriousness of the concerns outlined in the letter, Nilandhoo Constituency Member, Fathimath Sauda, proposed advising the petitioner to refer the matter to the relevant authorities for resolution. The motion was seconded by Vilufushi Constituency Member, Hassan Waheed. This proposal was passed unanimously.


The Committee also reviewed a second public letter, which raised concerns about the transition of the Gdh. Thinadhoo Council to a City Council. North Henveyru Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed that the Committee should seek legal advice on the matter from the Counsel General and the Attorney General. This motion was seconded by Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi.

This proposal was passed unanimously.


The Committee also reviewed a public letter expressing concerns about the Male’ City Council’s decision to convert the Maafannu Cemetery into a parking zone. North Henveyru Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed that the Committee seek the Ministry of Islamic Affairs' perspective on the matter from a Shari’ah standpoint, while also obtaining an update from the Male’ City Council and the Ministry of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works. This was seconded by Vilufushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed. This proposal was passed unanimously.


Lastly, the Committee reviewed a public letter alleging that the petitioner’s land was wrongfully taken by the Fuvahmulah City Council. North Henveyru Constituency Member Ahmed Aifan proposed gathering information on the matter from the Council before proceeding with further review. The motion was seconded by Vilufushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed.

This proposal was passed unanimously.


Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Present

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Present

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Present

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Official

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Simultaneous Committee

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Absent

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Absent

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Absent

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Absent

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Absent

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

27 Oct 2024

Issue regarding conversion of Maafannu Cemetery to a parking zone

Ongoing

27 Oct 2024

Issue regarding conversion of GDh. Thinadhoo to a City

Ongoing

27 Oct 2024

Issue regarding a plot of land in Fuvamulah City

Ongoing

24 Jun 2024

Issue regarding HDh. Hirimaradhoo Council

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    08
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    01
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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